IF it had gone according to plan, Full Black, held at the LIME Golf Academy in New Kingston, on Saturday, could have been a phenomenal stage show as it boasted some of dancehall's finest acts. However, just as last year, it ended abruptly leaving patrons disappointed.
At 3:05 am, the police pulled the plug at the event in St Andrew signalling the end of the show. Billed acts including Beenie Man, Ninja Man, Elephant Man, Kip Rich, and Ding Dong were yet to perform. The show was advertised to start 9:00 pm and end 2:00 am.
Promoter Marvin 'Horseman' Pitterson declined to comment when the Jamaica Observer sought a response.
"I just want to thank all the billed artistes for attending," was all he was willing to say.
Despite the technical challenges, Rastafarian entertainer Sizzla Kalonji delivered a fiery set.
"Tun up the system. Mr engineer, tun up the stage make me bring some vibes to this party," he commanded.
Kalonji then went into his vast catalogue of hits much to the delight of the patrons. Among those that got numerous 'forwards' were Holding Firm, Smoke the Herb, and Simplicity.
As expected, homosexuals got a verbal 'lashing'. The entertainer 'set fire' on everything he deemed negative, but also thrilled the ladies with Give Me a Try, Woman I Need You and Just One of Those Days.
There was never a dull moment throughout his
45-minute set.
Following Sizzla's set was a rousing performance by queen of the dancehall Lady Saw. Not even the discomfort of the chikungunya virus could prevent her from delivering a spectacular show.
"Mi cyaa gwan bad tonight caus' all mi finger dem pain up," she said.
She had the ladies dancing up a storm to songs like Me Like Me Mate, Wife a Wife, I've Got Your Man, Me and Me Ex, Heels On and Mr Shortcomings.
She later invited former Portmore Empire female artiste Lisa Hyper to the stage. She, however, failed to ignite the patrons even though she performed old favorites like Put You Money Weh You Mouth Deh and Champion Bubbler.
Downsound recording artiste I Shawna was next on the
line-up. She launched a lyrical attack on her former spouse Foota Hype via songs like Restraining Order and Everybody Affi Know.
Her oufits were just as controversial. After entering the stage dressed like a nun, she later removed it to reveal a black catsuit which left very little to the imagination.
Earlier in the evening, deejay Kibaki, as well as up-and-coming ones including I Shane and Mr Kool represented well.
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